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Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

S-CSCF

Definition:

Serving Call Session Function. Processes the emergency registration request from the P‐CSCF and controls the timers
that set the duration of the emergency registration.

HSS

Intrado : Jul 25, 2024, 10:53:50 AM

Home Subscriber Server (or Service).

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ESN

Intrado : Jul 24, 2024, 3:32:52 PM

1. Emergency Service Number A three-digit number that is assigned to the caller's telephone number in the tandem office translations. The emergency...

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Wireless Telecommunications

Intrado : Jul 26, 2024, 1:06:02 PM

The family of telecommunications services under the heading of Commercial Mobile Radio Service. Includes Cellular, Personal Communications Services...

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